McCain Foods USA

Recall #F-0238-2019 · Initiated 2018-10-13

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What happened

McCain Foods USA is recalling fire-roasted diced onion and pepper blend products because the company released batches for sale without confirming test results for Listeria and Salmonella bacteria. The company discovered this issue during an internal audit.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed this product could be at risk, though people with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, and young children face more serious complications from these bacteria.

What to do

Check if you have any Jon-Lin brand fire-roasted diced onion/pepper blend in your freezer and do not consume it. Contact McCain Foods or your retailer for a refund or replacement, and throw away the product if you have it.

Product

Fire Roasted 1/2" Diced Onion/Pepper Blend; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿

Reason for recall

During an internal audit at the manufacturing location, it was discovered that finished product had been released on numerous occasions after receiving presumptive positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella; confirmation was not conducted.

Quantity affected

21,410 cases

Distribution

US and Canada, China, Korea and Mexico

Lot / code info

All products shipped on or after January 1, 2016 Batch numbers: 1002294410 1002370601 1002450881 1002504436 1002524437 1002680436 1002744325 1001892461 1002126885 1002703591 1001702731 1001822286 1001913268

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Terminated

2019-11-01